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#45216 - 07/27/05 03:29 PM Wallets
jshannon Offline
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Registered: 02/02/03
Posts: 647
Loc: North Texas
Hi. I am tired of carrying a thick leather wallet around for my money, credit cards, other important small papers. Have any of you stopped carrying the conventional type wallets or know of something thinner? I wish I could find a small (as in 3x3 inch) zippered clear vinyl case for some change. Any thoughts?

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#45217 - 07/27/05 03:34 PM Re: Wallets
GoatRider Offline
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Registered: 08/28/04
Posts: 835
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
I use a Spec-Ops T.H.E. Wallet . It looks bigger, but because it spreads things out it ends up thinner. And it fits in a standard sized back pocket. I bought it because I'm always putting my wallet in a cargo pocket and figured I might as well use a bigger wallet, but I was surprised it still fits in a regular pocket, and is thinner.

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#45218 - 07/27/05 04:28 PM Re: Wallets
7k7k99 Offline
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Registered: 06/01/05
Posts: 375
Loc: Ohio
I like this smart money clip a lot -- holds a drivers license and about 4 credit cards and about 30 bills, plus it's safer from pickpockets in the front pocket, not real bulky.

here's the link:

http://www.protravelgear.com/store/Accessories___Travel_Aids___Smart_Moneyclip___71?Args=

not affilliated with this site, but I did purchase the product from them

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#45219 - 07/27/05 05:05 PM Re: Wallets
adam Offline
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Registered: 04/07/03
Posts: 256
Loc: Long Island, NY
LA Wallet I bought one of these and I'm so happy with it. I have ID, 3 credit cards and I can fit quite a bit of cash in it. I fold the money in half and slip behind my ID. No more fat wallet for me.



Actually about 2 months ago I refined my EDC for the summer. I'm very happy with the setup. I carry all I need and I'm still comfortable with what's in my pockets.

Adam


Edited by adam (07/27/05 05:12 PM)

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#45220 - 07/27/05 06:03 PM Re: Wallets
jshannon Offline
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Registered: 02/02/03
Posts: 647
Loc: North Texas
Nice suggestions. I may have to spring for T.H.E. Wallet Jr. I do hate when local army surplus shops charge more than retail price though.


Edited by jshannon (07/27/05 09:22 PM)

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#45221 - 07/27/05 06:07 PM Re: Wallets
Anonymous
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Buisness card holders. Basically the same size as a credit card but thick enough to hold a few of them. Can fit any vital cards and some money into them easy

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#45222 - 07/27/05 07:07 PM Re: Wallets
Anonymous
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A chiropractor convinced me to quit carrying a big fat wallet in my hip pocket. Now I use a business card holder in a front pocket. I also pared it down to just the essentials.


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#45223 - 07/28/05 12:20 AM Re: Wallets
brian Offline
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Registered: 07/28/04
Posts: 1468
Loc: Texas
I went through the same thing a while back. I gave up my wallet for a small leather business car holder about the size of or maybe a little thinner than the LA Wallet. Holds my driver's license, checkcard, credit card, insurance card, son's insurance card, a couple of business cards (go figure) and a phone card (for emergencies). I don't use cash for anything these days so that isnt and issue, but I do usually keep one or two twenty dollar bills in there for emergencies as well.
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#45224 - 07/28/05 04:33 AM Re: Wallets
benjammin Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
I still have the same thick conventional wallet full of all my Ccards, library card, etc, but I keep it in my messenger bag along with all the other stuff I used to "stuff" into my pants. There's a reason why women have purses, and I don't mind using my messenger bag as one. Given my size, no one makes much fun of me with it on. Besides, it isn't worn like a purse, it is a messenger bag and is slung like a bandolier across the body diagonally. It looks almost tactical. It is also a good alternate place to stow my Taurus 40 when the heat is on and I am not able to put it in my shorts! I have another that doubles as a possibles bag when I am out hunting. They really are a life altering concept.
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#45225 - 07/28/05 04:35 AM Re: Wallets
SARbound Offline
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 503
Loc: Quebec City, Canada
Coghlan's came up with this "Waterproof travel wallet". I wonder if this could live up to the task... You know, daily use... Open one side, take the Visa out, put it bag, close the flap, repeat.

Purdy cheap though! And possibly slimmer than any leather wallet.

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